Helen Coffman

Compassionate clinical social worker with practical tools

LCSW Texas

Experience: 16 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Helen

Helen Coffman, LCSW, brings 16 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She works with clients facing relationship and family strains, parenting challenges, career pressures, and compassion fatigue, and also addresses issues such as abandonment, chronic illness and disability, caregiver stress, codependency, and end-of-life concerns.

Helen’s background includes independent practice, community service, and hospice medical social work, and she draws on that range of experience when tailoring care to each person's needs. Her approach emphasizes collaborative relationship-building and practical strategies.

Helen integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered and Narrative perspectives, and psychodynamic understanding to help clients identify patterns, process past experiences, and develop coping skills for present difficulties. She values clients' strengths and life stories, using them as resources to move forward while also addressing painful memories and current symptoms.

Helen is licensed in Texas (TX LCSW 40306) and conducts sessions in English.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Helen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes by teaching practical skills and strategies. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes values-based action and learning to make room for difficult thoughts and emotions while committing to meaningful behavior changes. Finally, her client-centered approach prioritizes empathic listening and building a strong therapeutic relationship so clients feel heard and supported while exploring concerns.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the collaborative work she offers. The therapist and client explore goals, preferences, and the nature of the presenting issues and adapt methods over time to find the most helpful path. This collaborative process aims to combine skill-building with attention to each person’s story and strengths.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for scheduling and access. Helen provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose the format that matches their lifestyle and needs. These options can make regular attendance easier and allow continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Helen commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem struggles, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, parenting and career difficulties, and compassion fatigue, as well as related areas like abandonment and caregiver stress.

What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?

Her practice blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered listening, narrative exploration, and psychodynamic ideas to offer both skills-based work and exploration of life patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 16 years of experience working in settings that include independent practice, community service, and hospice medical social work prior to and alongside her counseling practice.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with license TX LCSW 40306 and is based in Texas.

Does she provide services in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and scheduling options.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should someone do to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepression Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSexual assault and abuseWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English